Alternatives To The Viral Uniqlo Bag — Which Has Topped A Fashion Chart — That Are Just As Affordable & Versatile

What’s the hottest fashion item this season, you ask? The Lyst Index has named Uniqlo’s round mini shoulder bag as the hottest product for the first quarter of 2023. The Lyst Index is a quarterly ranking of the fashion industry’s hottest brands and products. The fashion technology company taps its 200 million users’ behaviour to track brand and product heat.

Pegged at S$19.90, the bag is the cheapest product to have ever made the chart. Described by a user as a “Mary Poppins” bag, the #uniqlobag hashtag clocked over 63.3 million views on TikTok, surmounting strong fashion contenders like Adidas Gazelle sneakers, Skim’s sculpt bodysuit, and even the viral Astro Boy MSCHF red boots, to take the top spot.

"This bag looks flat but can pack lots,” wrote one reviewer.

Another said: “Just right size to fit basic things. Comfortable to wear crossbody. Unique colour.”

“An easy carry-on bag that has sufficient space to store everyday essential items. I like that it conforms to the body and the length can be adjusted,” reviewed another user.

Could this viral trend signal a new tide for ‘buying better’?

Versatile so you can buy less. Unless you intend to stock up on the bag in every colour.

Affordable so you spend less.

Lightweight so it’s good for your shoulder and back.

But if viral bags are not your thing, here are some options for versatile sacs that, like Uniqlo's viral bag, are easy on the pocket.

Alternatives to the viral Uniqlo bag that you can buy: